Links
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The Tacoma News Tribune Endorses Tim Payne
Tacoma News Tribune, October 23, 2009
“…[Tim's] done four years on the City Council, where he’s distinguished himself as a critical thinker with a rare technical understanding of city infrastructure. His successful private sector experience has been an asset on the Council.”
The Peninsula Gateway Endorses Tim Payne
Peninsula Gateway, October 21, 2009
“We endorse both Payne and Young to continue their service on the Council, because their independent, challenging voices may not be heard otherwise.”
“Payne, a view basin resident for the past eight years, has served the Council well in his first term. He was instrumental in pushing the City to use Washington lobbyists to help secure nearly $2 million in Federal funding for projects such as daylighting at Donkey Creek Park and the Boys & Girls Club.”
Article On The Debate For Gig Harbor City Council Position No. 1
Peninsula Gateway, October 21, 2009
Letters To The Editor Supporting Tim Payne
The Tacoma News Tribune, October 28, 2009
Peninsula Gateway, October 21, 2009
Article on Paul Kadzik Mentions Collaboration With Tim Payne
Peninsula Gateway, October 21, 2009
“For example, Kadzik has been collaborating with fellow council member Tim Payne and local architect David Fisher to develop a cottage housing ordinance for the city. The work has included research on other jurisdictions and visiting other cottage housing developments.”
City Council Information
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“Tim Payne Wants Family-Friendly Community“
Penninsula Gateway, July 22, 2009
“Tim Payne is seeking his second term on the Gig Harbor Council this fall.
Payne got involved with city affairs soon after he moved to the harbor earlier this decade. He began to attend council meetings after he heard about a rezone proposal near his home.” Read more…
“Scoop du jour: Voters Now Have Many Items In Front Of Them“
Penninsula Gateway, September 16, 2009
“GIG HARBOR — The most interesting race in the city is the challenge to incumbent Tim Payne from former city administrator and local boy, Mark Hoppen. Most people thought Hoppen would run for mayor against Chuck Hunter, who fired Hoppen after winning the mayoralty in 2005.
Perhaps Hoppen realizes that, while the mayor runs city hall, he doesn’t make city policies. The city council controls that, and the mayor only gets to vote if there’s a tie.
If Hoppen gets elected, one more vote strengthens the majority of Young, Ekberg, Malich and Franich. And the city would lose Payne’s independent voice.” Read more…
2009 General Election Voters’ Pamphlets & Guide
2009 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet